ASTM_F_1454_-_99_2003.pdf

Designation:F 1454 99(Reapproved 2003)Standard Practice forComparing Correctable Film Ribbons1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1454;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice provides information and techniques forevaluating performance qualities of a correctable film ribbon.Itcan be used to evaluate typewriter ribbons for general officeuse.1.2 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are tobe regarded as the standard.The values given in parenthesesare for information only.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Productsfor TestingD 882 Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Thin PlasticSheetingD 3460 Specification for White Watermarked,Unwater-marked Bond,Mimeograph,Duplicator,and ZerographicCut-Sized Office PapersF 497 Practice for Use of the Electric and Electronic Type-writer as a Test InstrumentF 1050 Test Method for Determining Winding Torque andTension of Typewriter RibbonsF 1125 Terminology of Image Quality in Impact PrintingSystemsF 1174 Practice for Using a Personal Computer as a TestInstrumentF 1443 Practice for Using 0.008-in.(0.023-mm)ApertureReflectometers as Test Instruments for Measuring VisualImage Quality of Business Copy Images3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor terms that are used in this practice,seeTerminology F 1125.4.Summary of Practice4.1 This practice covers testing for physical properties ofcorrectable film ribbons,performance testing of correctablefilm ribbons under actual and simulated conditions on type-writers,and using the results to determine a comparative rating.All sample ribbons and supplies should be conditioned andtested under identical conditions in order to obtain comparativeresults.4.2 All sample ribbons may be tested and compared withknown control ribbons,a previous set of data,or an establishedstandard.5.Significance and Use5.1 This practice should be used to evaluate performancequalities of correctable film ribbons on a comparative basisunder actual and simulated conditions.5.2 This practice is suitable for comparative service evalu-ation,research,and development.It may also be used formanufacturing quality control.5.3 Users may choose any one test,a series of tests,or alltests,depending on their needs and interests in determining thedifferent characteristics of correctable film ribbons.6.General Considerations6.1 The following statements address some concerns aboutquality of the product.Although a complete list is not provided,the user must make the final determination of performancecriteria factors and level at which each factor impacts theparticular analysis.6.2 Visual InspectionInspect the ribbon for a smooth,uniform coating(on the appropriate film base)free of folds,wrinkles,splices,blisters,uncoated areas,cracks,contamina-tion,and other detrimental defects that would make the ribbonunfit for its intended purpose.Examine for a smoothly slitstraight edge and proper winding without ragged and nickededges.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F05 on BusinessImaging Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F05.02 on InkedRibbons and Carbon Paper.Current edition approved July 10,1999.Published September 1999.Originallypublished as F 1454-94.Last previous edition F 1454 94.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.6.3 Ribbon Winding Examine and report telescoping orlayer slippage that may have occurred in handling of the woundand assembled ribbon cartridges.6.4 Ribbon Cassette Design and performance of a ribboncassette may be compared to a control product or otherestablished standard.Inspect the cassette for dirt,oil,or anyother type of debris that may cause functional or aestheticproblems.7.Apparatus and Materials7.1 Electronic Typewriter or Printer,capable of being set upin accordance with Practice F 497.7.2 Microdensitometer or Reflectance Meter,equipped witha 0.008-in.(0.203-mm)aperture and grid pattern in accordancewith Practice F 1443.7.3 Environmental Chamber,capable of maintaining 120 62.0F(49 6 0.16C)for 48 h at a relative humidity of 50 62%.7.4 Type Font,capable of producing a printed image with ast